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A Hand-book of Precious Stones

by Meyer D. Rothschild

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Rose Quartz

Rose quartz occurs in a massive form, usually very imperfect and cracked, and varying in color from rose-red to pink. The color is supposed to be due to titanic acid, and often becomes paler on exposure.

This stone is nearly opaque and semi-transparent on the edges, has a greasy lustre, and specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75. Rabenstein near Zwiesel in Bavaria, the United States, Brazil, France, Ceylon, Finland, and Siberia are places where rose quartz has been found.

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